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James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets goes up for a shot defended by Donovan Mitchell #45 of the ...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Last Minute Of Game 5 Was Tough For Jazz

The Utah Jazz had many chances late in Game 5 to take the lead and possibly the win in Houston and send the series back to Utah for Game 6, but the final minute was costly as the Rockets beat the Jazz 100-93 and win the series 4-1.
7 years ago
Eric Gordon #10 of the Houston Rockets and PJ Tucker #17 battle with Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Ut...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Jazz Eliminated By Houston In Game 5 After Failing To Make Key Shots

With an 100-93 loss to the Houston Rockets in Game 5, the Utah Jazz have been eliminated from the NBA playoffs.
7 years ago
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Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Royce O’Neale Having Big Game For Jazz

On the road, in a tough environment and with their season on the line, Utah's best player in Game 5 through three quarters has been Royce O'Neale. 
7 years ago
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Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Gobert Slams It Down After Drawing Mismatch On Harden

Midway through the second quarter of Game 5 between Houston and Utah, the Jazz’s Rudy Gobert caught Houston guard James Harden in a mismatch under the basket.
7 years ago
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Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

James Harden Misses Wide Open Dunk

Houston Rockets star James Harden continued his struggles shooting the basketball in Game 5. He missed a wide open dunk in the second quarter with 4:38 left.
7 years ago
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Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Ingles Knocks Down Three 3-Pointers In First Half

He’s struggled to make an impact in the first four games of the series against the Houston Rockets, but in Game 5, Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles played his best half of the playoffs.
7 years ago
James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets controls the ball while being defended by Jae Crowder #99 o...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Harden, Crowder Share Heated Moment In Houston

Clearly frustrated with his shooting early on in Game 5, Houston Rockets star James Harden exchanged words with Utah Jazz forward Jae Crowder after committing a personal foul.
7 years ago
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Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Harden Struggles In First Quarter… Again

The first quarter of Game 5 between the Utah Jazz and Houston Rockets, James Harden looks to have a similar performance from Game 3 in Salt Lake City.
7 years ago
Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets is fouled by Ricky Rubio #3 of the Utah Jazz in the second hal...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Jazz, Rockets Tied Up After First Quarter In Game 5

In a win or go home Game 5 matchup in Houston, the Utah Jazz were tied at 20-all with the Rockets after the first quarter.
7 years ago
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Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Jake Toolson Reportedly Will Transfer Back To BYU

Former Utah Valley star Jake Toolson has decided to transfer back to BYU in the wake of the program’s hiring of head coach Mark Pope, according to numerous reports.
7 years ago
BYU introduces Mark Pope as their new men's head basketball coach at a press conference at the BYU ...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

BYU’s Mark Pope Hires Three New Assistant Coaches

Newly hired BYU men’s head basketball coach Mark Pope has filled out his coaching staff with the hires of Cody Fueger, Chris Burgess and Nick Robinson.
7 years ago
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Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Petke, Dunseth Discuss Favorite Foods, Crazy Hairstyles

It’s not always serious soccer-talk for Real Salt Lake head coach Mike Petke and TV analyst Brian Dunseth.
7 years ago
Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz reacts to his three point basket in the second half of Game F...
Jeremy Mauss, KSL Sports

Can Donovan Mitchell Lead Jazz To Game 5 Win?

The Utah Jazz were able to extend the series against the Houston Rockets behind a huge game from Donovan Mitchell where he scored 31 points with 19 in the fourth quarter.
7 years ago
Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz signs autographs for fans during warmups before their game ag...
Madisan Hinkhouse, KSL Sports

Donovan Mitchell Named Finalist For NBA Community Award

Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell has been named as one of 10 nominees for the 2018-19 NBA Cares Community Assist Award. 
7 years ago
Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts after hitting the game winning shot in Game ...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Lillard’s Buzzer-Beater Sends Blazers To Second Round

Former Weber State star Damian Lillard capped his best playoff performance with a 37-foot three-pointer at the buzzer to give the Portland Trail Blazers a 118-115 win in Game 5 over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
7 years ago
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Jeremy Mauss, KSL Sports

Utah Jazz Fans Should Settle For Nothing Less Than An NBA Title

It has been 21 years since the Utah Jazz appeared in the NBA Finals with John Stockton, Karl Malone, and others roaming the court. A long time.
7 years ago
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Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

NBA Teams That Came Back From 3-1 Series Deficit

After their 107-91 win over the Houston Rockets in Game 4 of their best-of-seven series, the Utah Jazz are one step closer to accomplishing something that no other team in NBA history has done before.
7 years ago
Utah Jazz head coach Quin Synder and Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz interact in the second h...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Donovan Mitchell Noted For Help At Crash Scene After Practice

Despite being in the middle of a Playoff series, Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell still does what he can in the community that has quickly grown to love the second year star from Louisville. Mitchell witnessed a car accident before he called 911 and stayed on the scene until everything was okay.
7 years ago
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Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Phoenix Suns Fire Former Jazz Assistant Igor Kokoskov

After one season at the helm, first time NBA head coach and former Utah Jazz assistant Igor Kokoskov has been fired as the head coach of the Phoenix Suns.
7 years ago
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Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Utah State Hires Weber State Athletics Director Jerry Bovee As Deputy AD

Utah State University announced that they have hired Weber State Athletics Director Jerry Bovee as Assistant Vice President and Deputy Athletics Director for External Affairs.
7 years ago
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Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Rubio: ‘Series Started For Us’ After Game 4 Win

The Utah Jazz held off elimination on Monday night with a 107-91 win in Game 4 against the Houston Rockets to extend the series back to Houston on Wednesday. Jazz point guard Ricky Rubio feels like the series has just started.
7 years ago
Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz reacts to his three point basket in the second half of Game F...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Mitchell Credits Teammates For Encouragement In Comeback Performance

In the Utah Jazz’s Game 4 victory over the Houston Rockets, Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell was remarkable, scoring 19 points in the fourth quarter to boost Utah to a win.
7 years ago
Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) hauls down an offensive rebound late in the fourth quarter du...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Derrick Favors Was Big In Fourth Quarter For Jazz In Game 4

The Utah Jazz outscored the Houston Rockets 31-12 in the fourth quarter. Donovan Mitchell led that quarter with 19 points, but Derrick Favors helped him put the game away in the final period with a big performance.
7 years ago
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) and Utah Jazz forward Jae Crowder (99) celebrate winning Game...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Mitchell’s Big Fourth Quarter Helps Jazz Avoid Sweep With Game 4 Win

With their season on the line, the Utah Jazz had to have a big fourth quarter by Donovan Mitchell to finally knock off the Houston Rockets and avoid the series sweep with a 107-91 win.
7 years ago